A model wears a white rosette bikini with a white terry cloth sweater 02 November in the Isaac Mizrahi Spring/Summer 1996 fashion show in New York. AFP PHOTO

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Swedish supermodel Vendela wears a blue-knit bikini with a blue-knit fishnet mermaid column with white seashells and clear ocean grass appliques during the Victoria's Secret 1997 Spring fashion show in New York 04 February of the same year. / AFP PHOTO

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Australian model Jodie Meares, ex-wife of media tycoon James Packer, sported a bikini in the Williams' garage on the eve of the first qualifying round of the 1999 Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne on 04 March of the same year. AFP PHOTO

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Lebanese Lara Haddad, poses on the catwalk at Riviera Hotel in Beirut after she was elected Miss Bikini '97 on 03 September of the same year. It was the first time such a contest took place in Lebanon. / AFP PHOTO

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A model wears a black bikini set in the showing of the Todd Oldham Spring 1997 fashion collection 29 October of the same year in New York. AFP PHOTO

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A model presents an earth-colored bikini during the '98 swimwear show by Japanese top polyester manufacturer Teijin in Tokyo 06 January 1998. AFP PHOTO

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Top English model, 'Model of the Year' Tara King wears a Starflower bikini to promote Cancer Research's Starflower Appeal in London Friday 21st May 1999. The distinctive blue Starflower, which has anti-cancer properties, is a symbol of the fight against cancer. AFP PHOTO

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Fashion Model Giselle wears a polka dot bikini top with matching pants and shoulder bag during the Ralph Lauren fashion show at the Fashion Week Spring 2000 Collections on 15 September, 1999 in New York, NY. AFP PHOTO

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Japanese model Mami Uematsu shows off a black bikini swimsuit during Japanese apparel maker Kanebo's ready-to-wear show in Tokyo 15 October 1999. AFP PHOTO

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US model Tyra Banks wears a sheer organza cape over a satin bra and bikini during the Victoria's Secret Spring Fashion show 03 February 1999. AFP PHOTO

About The Gallery

With the world celebrating International Bikini Day day, we turn back the clock to the 1990s to view sizzling hot pictures of beautiful models in bikinis at various fashion events. Pics/AFP